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RK Bonnet Size - Belinni - 27-03-2019
Hi,
Can anyone please advise what size the sides of an RK bonnet should be, I think this is likely to be the same as a late model Chummy?
Thanks
RE: RK Bonnet Size - Parazine - 27-03-2019
I just measured my October 1929 car and the bonnet sides are 18 1/8" long by 12 1/2" high (to the top of the hinge).
I believe this is the same as the post October 1928 Chummy and may be the same as all the late alloy body cars, up to the first RL saloons.
RE: RK Bonnet Size - Belinni - 27-03-2019
Thanks Parazine,
I have a bonnet that came with my project the sides of this are approx. 18” x 11”, I take it this ties in with the size of the early Chummy bonnet?
RE: RK Bonnet Size - Parazine - 28-03-2019
Yes, indeed. My '27 (black radiator) Chummy bonnet sides are 18" x 10 1/2" or 11", depending on which end you measure!
RE: RK Bonnet Size - Belinni - 28-03-2019
Ahh! That explains it, my roofless RK came without a rad surround and with a different coloured bonnet. I tried it with the early chummy rad cowl and it didn't look right, then I tried it with the later chummy/ulster cowl and still it didn't seem to fit correctly.
So it's a slightly larger approx. 18" x 12.5" bonnet that I need then!
Thanks.